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This thread's for the Spider-Man comics and spin-offs, whether they're decades old or brand new.

  • Apart from the main Marvel Universe titles, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spider-Man "What If?" stories, crossovers, guest appearances in other books, Alternate Universe tales and things like Marvel's manga adaptations are all on-topic here.
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  • Characters and comics that originated in Spider-Man but are no longer directly connected to the spider-franchise (e.g. Punisher, Silver Sable) are not on-topic, unless you're discussing historical connections and crossovers. If in doubt, check before you write a long post. If this isn't the right place, there's a more general Marvel Comics thread which covers them.

Technically, Marvel's Infinity Comics (and their predecessors, Infinite Comics) are webcomics, not comic books, but it's fine to talk about their Spider-Man stories here.

Discussions that are only about Spider-Man adaptations in other media (films, video games etc.) are off-topic, but discussing the differences between the adaptations and the original comics is fine - as long as spoilers for the adaptations are tagged.

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Since everyone likes talking about him. I know little about him(Ironically,I got nearly all I know about him from a Batman thread),but he's apparently important so I made this thread. Enjoy.

Edited by MacronNotes on Jul 10th 2023 at 10:58:13 AM

Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#36176: Sep 3rd 2024 at 10:11:41 PM

Some comics have made the assertion that a symbiote's first host leaves the biggest impression. So it's possible that if Carnage had bonded to someone that isn't a serial killer then it would be less kill-happy.

#IceBearForPresident
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#36177: Sep 3rd 2024 at 11:08:18 PM

I always assumed the Carnage symbiote being so young and bonding to Kassidy is what allowed Kassidy to overwhelm it hence "I AM CARNAGE."

Granted, we do see the symbiote assert herself at times.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36178: Sep 4th 2024 at 12:44:48 AM

I was offline yesterday when this was brought up, but Hobgoblin did actually return in the closing chapters of the regular Spider-Girl run, it's what leads to him getting killed by April. He was trying to take advantage of another gang war and Frank Castle was also involved.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#36179: Sep 4th 2024 at 12:59:55 AM

Huh, so he got himself killed instead of staying retired.

Still not arch-enemy material.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36180: Sep 4th 2024 at 5:12:33 AM

Spider-Man: Venom War#2 is a fun read, and probably the best 616 Peter and MJ have been together in years, it helps the writers (Hivemind) are marriage fans and don't like Paul, who's reduced to a total worrywart getting continually criticised by the symbiote (and even MJ when she asks why some of her lamer powers are even an option), there's strong continuity beats that sages directly into the main event of Ewing's book

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#36181: Sep 4th 2024 at 5:27:45 AM

So wait, what is Paul doing in this event exactly?

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36182: Sep 4th 2024 at 5:39:56 AM

[up] Just being the guy in the chair and worrying about MJ's slot machine powers.

chino514 (Apprentice)
#36183: Sep 4th 2024 at 5:52:08 AM

[up]Also earning ire from the symbiote. When do we train the symbiote to attack him?

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36184: Sep 4th 2024 at 6:47:52 AM

[up] Yeah, I made a point of that, symbiote telling MJ he's useless, MJ telling Paul earlier some of her powers are useless and not a good option etc, Peter talking to the Symbiote and 'bigging' up Paul in comments that were drizzling with snark etc.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#36185: Sep 4th 2024 at 8:17:18 AM

Just get rid of him. Fuck.

Like, the reason I don't hate Paul is because everyone does. He exists just to be in the way, and never had a chance to be a character that was worth anything.

The reveal that he's donating money to the people who died in his alternate future might have helped if they hadn't sat on it for so long. This is something that needed to be revealed as soon as possible.

Just...stop Marvel. Get him out of the way. Stop trying to make him a thing. Right now, him being dead or just disappeared would probably be the best thing for him.

One Strip! One Strip!
chino514 (Apprentice)
#36186: Sep 4th 2024 at 8:58:31 AM

And we're setting ourselves up for disappointment and lack of Paul's blood shed.

Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#36187: Sep 4th 2024 at 1:30:35 PM

Latest Venom War:Spiderman issue explains what the Arachniote - the thing that scared even Knull - is.

And the explanation went over my head. How is it any different than Hybrid?

#IceBearForPresident
GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#36188: Sep 9th 2024 at 4:33:04 PM

Spectacular Spider-Man #7 - The first story arc is finished. K.N.A.I.V.E. dies as quickly as he is introduced, Jackal confesses to his crimes and is arrested (RIP Raymond) and all the Arcadium victims are rescued, albeit likely traumatized by the whole experience.

Also Josh Keaton did another dub for issue #6, with Tricia Helfer and Kevin Michael Richardson returning as Black Cat and Tombstone.

Latest blog update (November 5th, 2022).
Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#36189: Sep 10th 2024 at 11:24:20 AM

A surprise launch today - the Venom: Original Sin Infinity Comic. Steve Orlando writing, Scott Koblish and Yen Nitro on art and colour.

Going back to the days before Venom, when Spider-Man was in the black suit and Eddie Brock made a deal with with Jack O'Lantern for photos...

And Venom/Eddie reaches back through time to rewrite the past...

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#36190: Sep 10th 2024 at 11:29:57 AM

Oooh, interesting...

The Protomen enhanced my life.
Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#36191: Sep 10th 2024 at 11:36:14 AM

And we get a prequel series for the animated Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Five issues, Christos Gage and Eric Gapstur, launches in December.

chino514 (Apprentice)
#36192: Sep 10th 2024 at 11:45:21 AM

Thanks to the existence of X-Men '97, I feel kinda bad for the show.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36193: Sep 10th 2024 at 10:03:24 PM

Yeah, the leaks of this show aren't impressive either

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#36194: Sep 10th 2024 at 10:12:54 PM

What are they like?

The Protomen enhanced my life.
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36195: Sep 10th 2024 at 10:13:33 PM

[up] Mostly the animation, looks like something from a cheap video game

I'm useless at descriptionsad

Edited by Zarius on Sep 10th 2024 at 10:13:54 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#36196: Sep 10th 2024 at 10:47:24 PM

Plus coming after 97 which was its own thing and very comics based, its makes the weird synergy in Friendly Neighborhood look even worse.

Edited by slimcoder on Sep 10th 2024 at 10:47:33 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
TomWithoutJerry Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good. from Where Might Makes Right and I have no Might. Since: Dec, 2023
Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good.
#36197: Sep 11th 2024 at 6:54:34 AM

The rumors about the spider coming from another dimension during a fight involving Dr. Strange and Venom sound like over-complicating the origin too much. I hope they aren't true.

Please remember that, ultimately, fictional works of entertainment are just that.
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36198: Sep 12th 2024 at 5:59:55 AM

[up] Might be to justify the rumoured supernatural totem element and the inclusion of Shathra if it's true

BigBadShadow25 With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg. from Basement at the Alamo (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Desperate
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg.
#36199: Sep 12th 2024 at 6:07:38 AM

Final trailer for the next Venom movie:

You’re Gonna Carry That Weight.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#36200: Sep 14th 2024 at 4:30:23 PM

Congratulations to Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman for how iconic Knull has become. [tup] [awesome]

You don't see often a fairly recent character become so popular, but they managed to create a character that has immediately become so central and recognizable to the lore of Venom.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."

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